Do you charge booking fees?

No. Our venue-finding service is completely free for event organisers — we are paid by the venues we partner with, never by you.

How many venues are listed?

Over 25,000 verified conference venues, meeting rooms, hotels and unique event spaces across 18 countries.

How fast will I receive proposals?

Tailored proposals are typically delivered within 2 hours during UK business hours. VenuClaw, our AI assistant, is available 24/7.

Who is behind InternationalVenues.com?

InternationalVenues.com is operated by Jigsaw Conferences Ltd — a UK venue-finding agency trusted by government, FTSE 100 and procurement teams since 2003. ISO 27001 certified.

Do you cover venues outside the UK?

Yes. We source venues across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Most enquiries are sourced within 2 working hours regardless of region.

University College

St Mary's College Durham

Durham, North East England — DH1 3LJ

120

Max Capacity

FROM

£1400

Per Day

4.8

14 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

St Mary's College is one of Durham University's most picturesque colleges, situated on Elvet Hill with commanding views over Durham Cathedral and the River Wear. The college offers a range of meeting and conference facilities within its historic buildings, including intimate seminar rooms and larger function spaces. The college combines traditional academic atmosphere with modern amenities, making it ideal for corporate meetings, academic conferences, and special events. Its central Durham location provides easy access to the city's attractions while offering a peaceful collegiate environment for focused meetings and retreats.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

120

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £1400

Competitive rates for academic and corporate bookings. Contact for detailed pricing based on requirements and duration.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Catering available

Historic building

Garden views

Cathedral views

Accessible rooms

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Parking

Meeting Rooms

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Video Conferencing

Ideal For

Academic ConferencesBusiness MeetingsTraining SessionsEducational WorkshopsSeminarsGraduation Events

Location & Access

Elvet Hill Road, Durham DH1 3LJ

Durham railway station 1.5 miles away with direct trains to London, Edinburgh, and Newcastle. Local bus services connect to the college. Newcastle International Airport 45 minutes by car.

Limited on-site parking available. Additional parking in Durham city centre within walking distance.

Wheelchair accessible